Katy Dumont, LCSW

Over the past decade, I have worked extensively with individuals experiencing OCD and their families. OCD is an important area of focus in my work, and I intentionally reserve dedicated appointment slots for clients and their families seeking specialized support for OCD. At least 30% of my client population consists of individuals/couples/families navigating OCD, reflecting my ongoing commitment to providing informed, compassionate, and individualized treatment for those living with OCD and related challenges.

I use an integrated, trauma-informed approach to treating trauma when it overlaps with OCD, drawing on EMDR, trauma-focused CBT (TF-CBT), and other evidence-based modalities. Treatment is individualized to address the impact of traumatic experiences while recognizing how OCD symptoms, intrusive thoughts, and compulsive behaviors may intersect with trauma responses. I prioritize emotional safety, stabilization, and nervous system regulation while helping clients process distressing experiences, reduce avoidance, build healthier coping strategies, and develop a greater sense of empowerment and control.

I bring over a decade of private practice experience treating individuals with OCD. My initial specialized training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) was completed through Florida International University’s Certificate in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy program. More recently, I completed additional ERP training through the International OCD Foundation’s Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI), including consultation. I have also pursued training in Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT) and continue to expand my knowledge through ongoing professional development. I am committed to integrating evidence-based approaches, including ERP, I-CBT, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), to provide individualized, effective OCD treatment.

Throughout my 30 years in the mental health field, I have worked with diverse populations and bring training in cultural competency to my practice. As a parent of a transgender individual, I also have a personal commitment to supporting and affirming the LGBTQ+ community. I strive to create a welcoming, inclusive, and culturally responsive therapeutic environment where individuals of all identities, backgrounds, and lived experiences feel respected, understood, and safe to explore their concerns. My approach is grounded in compassion, respect, advocacy, and a commitment to honoring each person’s unique experience.